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Textbook Rental How the Hawk Shop is making the book burden easier on students
no. 6 December 7, 2009 vol.44
Arana Gulch
The debate rages pitting bridge builders versus botanists
Cabrillo Foundation
How the program is helping students deal with state budget cuts
New Sheriff in town A chat with first-year baseball coach Bob Kittle
Carol Selter
The art of hiking comes to the Cabrillo Gallery
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The Cabrillo Voice February 8, 2010 Zach Stoloff
5... Textbook rentals... claire le gall 6... Cabrillo Foundation... brian gassmann 7... EOPS/CARE... daniel wootan 8... Arana Gulch path... andrew chapman 10&11... Voice staffer’s break... laura copeland 12... Carol Selter... georgina renteria 13... World dance night... ducky maupin 14... shows around town... Rob McCrea 15... Men’s basketball 16... Women’s basketball 17... New baseball coach... zach stoloff 18... Jersey Shore... zach stoloff 19... Calendar
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Save money, Rent textbooks for the semester With 200 dollar textbooks, the rental program at the Cabrillo bookstore help students save money | by Claire Le Gall
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n times when money is tighter than ever, the textbook rental program at the Cabrillo College bookstore comes in handy for the third consecutive semester — and growing strong. Instead of paying full prices on textbooks, students registered in certain classes can rent textbooks for 40% of the original price. Books like the Intro To Psychology book, bought brand new, comes to about $140, and used is more like $60. Rented, though, someone would only pay 32 dollars. Students interested in the program have to sign a contract, and give back the books in good condition by June 5, 2010 — the last day of finals. “We are always exploring options to reduce textbook prices,” says Angus Latham, tradebook buyer at the bookstore. The program started on Spring 2009 with three books for rental, and got stronger last semester with six textbooks. This Spring
2010 the program has a list of 12 textbooks to rent. A Federal grant the bookstore just received will keep the program running for the next two years. As simple as a rental program may seem, it was not easy to coordinate instructors and get contracts from publishers. Instructors teaching the same subject have to agree on a common textbook, so that the bookstore would buy it in large quantity from the publisher. For the program to be effective, the rentals have to be in circulation for three academic years. If the class doesn’t have the textbook available for rent, there are always used books, comprising of 70-80% of the bookstore order. Used or rental, the only question that remains at every start of the semester is: How long are they going to last on the shelves?
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The Cabrillo College Foundation FOUNDATION SUPRISINGLY SEES BIG INCREASE IN DONATIONS DURING ECONOMIC DECLINE| by brian gassmann T he current grip the US economy has on us all is just as apparent in the faces of Cabrillo students and their bank accounts as anywhere else in this cash strapped nation. With little help to be seen elsewhere, the Cabrillo College Foundation is still on its four decade long mission of advancing the quality of Cabrillo and financially aiding students. Within these first six months of the current fiscal year, the foundation received an impressive amount of aid totaling close to $5,000,000. Executive Director Melinda Silverstein says that this is the most she’s seen accumulate in six months, and that it’s a hard amount to even reach within a span of double that time. Budget cuts have affected the foundation in the laying off of a full-time employee and furloughing the remaining staff for eight days of last year. “Halfway through this year we have already raised $4,764,297 with the largest gift from the Bill and Melinda Gates
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Foundation in the amount of $2,734,737. In these hard economic times the Cabrillo College Foundation can offer needed support to the college through scholarships, faculty grants, equipment, and program support”, said Silverstein. “We are fortunate to have a great Board of Directors leading the way, a wonderful community college and a supportive community.” Founded in 1964, according to the foundation’s web site, the foundations mission is to advance education; solicit and raise money for scholarships, facilities, equipment, research and education projects; improve faculty teaching competence; provide departmental support; and otherwise provide supplemental aid with public tax dollars for the support and benefit of Cabrillo College. The foundation relies on the community to support its effort in helping the student body. Private donations from individual supporters, corporations and other foundations make up the funds given to students in the form of scholarships, support programs and departments within the college.
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Last year, approximately two million dollars were received, a 45% decrease from 2008 and almost half of the total in 2007. Sincethefoundationsinception,$40,000,000 has been raised in effort of supporting
high school seniors. George Ow Jr., local businessman, publisher, philanthropist and surfer started the scholarship 21 years ago with his family to aid low-income and ethnic minority high school seniors about to enroll at Cabrillo. “We believe in Cabrillo College,” George Ow Jr. said. “It is our community’s college. We come here when we’re 18 and come back when we’re 40 and probably will when we’re 80. too.” Even though students are finding it harder to financially afford going to school, community college offers what most other institutions don’t. That is quality teaching, in an often calmer and more nourishing environment. What other community colleges lack though, is the exact community that surrounds and supports the growing population of our school. most Cabrillo students from behind the scene. On Wednesday, February 24th, the annuThe Cabrillo College Foundation is located al Martin Luther King Commemoration and on the Aptos campus in the Sesnon House. American Dream Ceremony will be held in Executive Director Melinda Silverstein can the quad from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The MLK be contacted at (831) 479-6338. Any mail Essay Scholarship contest winners will be may be sent to Cabrillo College Foundaannounced and the Ow Family will present tion 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003. the American Dream Scholarship to 59 local
“We come here when we’re 18 and come back when we’re 40 and probably will when we’re 80, too.”
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Cabrillo EOPS budget: thinner than Kate Moss THE EOPS/CARE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ONE OF THE WORST HURT FROM THE SCISSOR PARTY GOING ON IN GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER’S OFFICE by daniel wootan
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his semester, politicians in Sacramento slashed 40% from Cabrillo’s Extended Opportunity and Services Program (EOPS)/Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) budget. EOPS has helped thousands of California students pay for school for forty years. The program helps with costs for tuition, books, childcare, and even gas money for single parent students and those with lowincomes. Students eligible for a Board Of Governor’s (BOG) waiver, who enroll in at least 12 units, and maintain a 2.0 GPA, can apply for EOPS—under normal circumstances. The Cabrillo EOPS webpage says they are unable to accept any applications for the Spring ’10 semester. “Higher education is getting the big bangbang,” said David Trevino, Director of EOPS, at Cabrillo for the last twenty-five years. EOPS programs were cut 8% this semester in California. However, because the program is “categorical spending” at Cabrillo
“We have always had to fight to keep our funding.” - David Trevino
(money for a specific program), it is suffering another 32% cut. This means many low-income students, especially those with children, will not be able to attend classes. But, EOPS is not just a source of financial help for students. They emphasize selfsufficiency, and aim at producing effective advocates—for their own needs when they are in school; for others when they join the professional world. The counselors are happy to point students in the right direction, but the student must do the work. In the spirit of involving students in their own educations, EOPS has mobilized with other schools the last few years to protest budget cuts by Sacramento. Their next demonstration will be in Sacramento on March 22nd, 2010. It will include students from schools in the UC, CSU, and Community college systems. EOPS plans to have a large contingent from Cabrillo present, and invites all students to get involved and make their voices heard.
Students making their voices heard and faces seen in Sacramento last year I asked Trevino if he supported the protesters of tuition fee hikes who occupied buildings at UCSC last semester. “This is effecting all of higher education as a whole,” said Trevino, “So we are supportive of them going ahead… and we hope they support us too.” EOPS also arranges meetings with local California Assembly members, Joe Simitian and Bill Monning. The CARE program- available to single parents on welfare- has been cut the same as EOPS. For those cut from the program their choice becomes: buy baby food, or go to school. Unfortunately, these are people who need training and higher paying jobs more than most who have the opportunity to go to school. Trevino believes the money is there to fund EOPS. He says our society’s priorities are creating most of the problem with our state’s financing. According to the EOPS newsletter, Cali-
fornia spends 10 times on each inmate in our prisons than we do on each student’s education. Other sources place the price between five and 10 times the cost of educating a student. Regardless of the exact figure, there is clearly a disagreement in our society over where to spend our tax dollars. Despite California’s current budget deficit, it still has the eighth largest economy in the world--by nation. However, Governor Arnold Schwarzeneggar has avoided raising taxes on the wealthiest among us. Trevino recommends a tax on oil drilled off California’s coast, which is currently 0%. Even Alaska, home to Tea Party hero, Sarah Palin, charges a tax of 25% on oil profits. This may be an easier solution to school funding than the prison angle. Fixing the situation with our prisons would involve major changes in our laws, and public perception of certain activities (legalize and
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tax drugs?). “Getting financial aid… grants. That is your second job,” said one speaker at the EOPS orientation. EOPS counselors help students find sources of financial aid, but the students must do the work themselves. This builds confidence in students as well as helping them through school. “Last semester I took 18 units, and I am right here, on the 3.5 GPA list,” said Janet Huerta, an EOPS student, “this program has helped me a lot because they push you to succeed.” “Forty years. We have always had to fight to keep our funding,” said Trevino as to how long their days have been numbered. “Fighting for an education now seems to be becoming part of an education these days, “ according to the EOPS newsletter. For more information on how to apply for EOPS, or to see if you are eligible go to: http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/eops/ index.html.
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Ahh..those hazy dotted lines. Some argue the city’s 4 million dollar price tag takes into account just that. Dotted lines. Photo courtesy city of Santa Cruz
Tar plant, not enough TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ALLOCATES 1.1 MILLION TOWARDS ARANA GULCH PATH | by andrew chapman T he Regional Transportation Commission of Santa Cruz County (RTCSCC) has decided the community needs the Arana Gulch multi-use path. While students were on vacation, the RTCSCC allocated 1.1 million dollars in federal and state funds towards the 4 million dollar project, in lieu of cries from residents and scientists that details in the Master Plan were inadequate. In 2006, the city approved the Master Plan. In 2007, it wound up in court. The plaintiffs, the California Native Plant Society and Friends of the Arana Gulch, contended the project didn’t account for the federally endangered Santa Cruz tar plant. To date, courts have ruled in the city’s favor on three separate occasions; however, those battles have cost the city $150,000 in environmental attorney services. Chris Schneiter, a civil engineer with Public works, noted in 2009 that the money could have been better spent “restoring the tar plant.” Research botanist Steve McCabe, who studies endangered species, wanted to remind the commission, that although once
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extensive throughout the Bay Area, the tar plant has been bookended to just Santa Cruz and Monterey. “There’s an endangered species here that’s been eliminated from one county after another, it’s down to very fewer populations, it’s extremely rare and endangered. If a county and city like Santa Cruz can’t modify its plans just a little bit to protect an endangered species, than what hope
“This is one hundred years of restoration.” -Concerned resident, Jean Brocklebank
do we have for the rest of the planet. “ Despite the endangered tar plant, residents voiced strong support for the path and a bridge over Hagemann Gulch. One resident voiced to the commission that funding the project should be a no-brainer.
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Objections to the project, he commented, were only coming from people enjoying Arana Gulch as a private backyard. He even went as far as to call them ‘Nimby’s,’ an acronym, for ‘not in my backyard.’ The 1.1 million, a fraction of what the commission usually recieves, was ear marked exclusively for pedestrian and bicycle projects. Public works recently applied for a million dollar Bicycle Transporation account grant. With the possibility of funds from that grant, help from the county redevelopment agency, and the selling of excess right of way, the city could be breaking ground on the Arana Gulch multi-use path in the next fiscal year. Carolynn, a teacher in Santa Cruz, said her students were afraid to ride over that “scary bridge in the harbor,” and that often times, their parents just won’t let them. One student of hers even questioned whether riding a bike on Soquel was good for one’s health, considering the stress involved. Those types of sentiments resounded with the commission, and considering the small amount of funds, they decided
unanimously to enumerate the funds. In March, the California Coastal Commission will review the EIR and, if everything goes as planned, grant the project final environmental approval. The tar plant will, no doubt, still be an issue.
“Bricks and sticks, we’re ready to go.” -Proponent of multi-use path
Carrie Friedman, another resident who supported the project, felt the benefits outweighed the negatives, but noted the community souldn’t forget about the importance of preserving the tar plant. “It’s unfortunate that we’ve been mismanaging things for so long, and that we’re at the brink with a lot of different species of plant in the county, but hopefully the management is included in this plan, and hopefully we’ll see the tar plant return.”
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Voice Staff Member’s Photographic Vacation by laura copeland
Voice staffer Laura Copeland spent her winter break in subzero South Dakota, wrapping and delivering gifts for families on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation. More information on volunteering in the fourth-poorest place in the U.S. is available at LakotaYouth.org. Here are some photographs showing the people and things that she experienced during her stay.
Stray dogs run rampant on the reservation. One employee of the Cheyenne River Youth Project, Tamara LaPlante — a Virginian who married a Lakota man — has taken it upon herself to foster as many of the animals as she can. It’s a tradition among some volunteers at the Cheyenne River Youth Project to order an industrialsized bag of dog food for LaPlante to retrieve from the closest major store, a Wal-Mart two hours away. (Top, bottom right)
A Lakota woman picking up presents for her family before the snow storm hits. (Below)
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Photographic Vacation Continued....
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A charity donated dolls for the children to take home with their gifts. (Top)
The grocery store in town, Lakota Mart, carries the weekly newspaper and basic necessities. The volunteer coordinator was extremely generous with driving us to the store when we needed something, but I had to ask if it's out of their way — besides, a two-mile walk in subzero conditions to get tampons makes an excellent story for friends back in Santa Cruz. (r i g h t)
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The Perfect Hike In Photographs
A WALK IN THE WOODS, FOR SOME, IS NOW A LOT EASIER by georgina renteria ake a hike on a crisp, fresh, sunny glad Tobin Keller Cabrillo Gallery’s diT morning through the tall redwood rector asked her to showcase her art. threes, rocky water trails, brownish Furthermore she said she is lookand golden dirt, and light skies with cotton clouds. In fact, take that dreamy hike in whatever shoes you’re wearing right now, it doesn’t matter if they’re comfortable or not, you can even take this hike in your high heels or cowboy boots. Simply walk to Cabrillo’s Gallery on February 8th and experience Carol Selter’s, “Personal Hiker”, an exhibition like no other running until March 5th. When Selter wanted to discover a way to hike and work, she decided to become a “personal hiker” and do a project where she would hike and take photographs for people who didn’t have time to take hikes. According to her website, Selter took hikes to parks in Butano, Big Sur, Lake Alpine and many others depending on individual preference. Selter took the time and care to do a personalized hike for several colleagues and friends. She made sure she captured the essence of what the collaborator looked for in a pleasant hike. Selter made a personalized photo book of each individual’s “hike” and named the photo books according to the “hiker’s” name. Gallery viewers can expect to ex-
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perience a nature trip to California’s most striking forests trails and parks through Selter’s photographs. This will not be a common gallery visit. It will be, as Selter said, a participatory experience where viewers will see a photograph of each collaborator re-visiting their “hiking experience”
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via their photo book and a chair with their personalized books. Mementos such as fragrant twig, a bit of bleached kelp, a vial of pink sand and others will be displayed by each hiking experience. The winner of several awards, such as Phelan Art Award-Photography, and SECA Award among others, said she is
ing forward to exhibiting her work in Cabrillo’s Gallery since it is an opportunity to share it in her own community. Selter fell in love with photography when she took a beginning photography class in 1990 at San Jose State University. So in love, that being an artist became her life, and she got a MFA in photography, a M.A. in biology, and a B.A. in Botany. She worked for SJSU biology department while she also pursuing her artwork until 2006. She’s presently a full time artist. One important aspect of this exhibition is that viewers will have the opportunity to view striking photographs of a hike through Butano State Park, a nice coastal park with a fantastic redwood forest that is currently closed. Selter feels that it is extremely important that the California state parks stay open. She continued on to say, “I will continue to encourage people to support budget reforms that allow that to happen, I feel strongly about public access to our state lawns.” A formal reception at Cabrillo’s Gallery will take place: Thursday, February 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 and Selter will talk after the reception.
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Topeng is the big bang ANCENT BALANESIAN DANCE OF MASKS COMES TO CABRILLO| by alison “ducky� maupin T
he Dance of Masks, the Topeng of Bali is coming home to Cabrillo. Former 11 year Cabrillo Theater Arts Professor Judy Slattum joins husband I Made Suryasa in the masked dance-drama from Bali. 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22 at the Cabrillo College Theatre. Slattum and Suryasa will be accompanied the Gamelon Anak Swarasanti Orchestra to use satire, mime, poetry, song and dance to explore Balanesian history, mythology and religion. Topeng classically includes aspects of improvisation, incorporating local and recent events in their performances. Topeng is found in religious ceremonies where the performer functions in a role similar to a priest. Tickets cost $15 for General admission, $12 for Students/Seniors and $10 with student activity card. Gamelan Anak Swarasanti play gamelan
music. Gamelan is percussion music played on gongs and tuned bronze-keyed instruments. Intricate, delicate and humorousthe music speaks for itself. The performance celebrates the Balinese heroes of the past with humor and sensitivity. Previosly at Cabrillo Professor Slattum pioneered the improvisation program, and directed productions including The Comedy of Errors, The Bacchae, The Good Woman of Setzuan, and Elizabeth I specializing in costume design. Slattum and Suryasa were married in Bali in 1986 and live there half the year. They own and operate the Capitola-based company Danu Enterprises, which leads culture tours throughout Greece and Asia. Alison Maupin can be contacted at alisonmaupin@yahoo.com.
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Music Lives In Santa Cruz
Dark Void, Feeling Left After Playing by kyle matthews
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he Album Leaf is a band that captures the eclectic mix of smooth electronica and layers it with ambient Indie-Rock and even throws in a couple tracks with a violin that only enhances the bands already mellow sound. It’s hard to pinpoint one particular genre for this band since they offer a mixture of styles within the Indie genre; perfect for Radiohead fans. Their sound is fitting for a small bar or club setting, and would be perfect for small social gatherings around a fire or with a nice glass of wine. Founder, Jimmy Lavelle recorded his first album with a friend in his bedroom. A decade later, a series of dream-inspiring releases showcase the frontman’s talent and ability to experiment. The Album Leaf will be playing at the Crepe Place on Soquel Ave. February 11, doors are at 8, show starts at 9 and will cost 14 bucks.
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ead Prez just might be this current generations most politically charged underground hip hop group. The duo claims to be “somewhere in between N.W.A. (Niggaz With Attitude) and P.E. (Public Enemy)” which is a bold statement considering the controversial history surrounding both groups. The duo covers topics such as veganism, institutional racism, education and the corporate media’s influence on hip hop music to name a few. Stic.Man and M-1 are no strangers to controversy, especially with lyrics claiming “That school shit is a joke. The same people who control the school system, control the prison system, and the whole social system, ever since slavery” to igniting dollar bills at live shows. Dead Prez will be playing at The Catalyst on Feb. 13th with Pep Love from Hieroglyphics, doors are at 8, show starts at 9, $16 in advance and $20 at the door. Photo courtesy blogs.sohh.com
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assnectar was formed in the mid nineties as an attempt to combine social activism with youth culture through electronic music. What came to be is a hodge-podge collection of heavy hitting beats, and drizzling basslines that spans an entire movent and brings listeners together in a journey to the unheard of within the electronic scene. Dj Lorin, Basssnectar’s creator and prominent public icon, describes his music as omnitempo maximalism. Which is as close as a description of his music can get. Notable sounds include, deeply satisfying hip hop drum beats, salsa infuzed riffs, and big bangs in the form of oozy electro basslines. In a world where the word unique is thrown around like a postshow flyer, his style and precision truly is one-of-a-kind. With several EP’s and releases already stocking underground shelves, a true Bassnectar experience can only be found in a live setting. This will be the second visit to Santa Cruz in less than a year and tickets sell quick. Feb. 14th at The Catalyst, tickets are $20 in advance and $24 at the door. Doors at 8, music begins at 8:45.
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es Claypool is the brainchild behind the theme songs of Adult Swim’s comedy short “Robot Chicken” and Comedy Central’s “South Park”, but he is best known for his psychedelic funk band Primus. “Col. Claypool” as he likes to refer to himself is embarking on a solo tour which will be stopping at The Catalyst on Sunday, Feb. 21st. His second solo album Of Fungi and Foe was released March of 2009. One semi-known fact about Claypool is that he auditioned for Metallica right after their original bassist Cliff Burton died. He was denied the role because he was “too good” according to James Hetfield. Take advantage of this intimate gig before Les headlines the Coachella festitval in April in front of tens of thousands of fans and followers. The show is 21+ and kicks off at 8pm and costs $23 in advance and $26 at the door.
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f you’ve ever wished “The Rocketeer” could be made into a video game, “Dark Void” may be the closest thing you’ll get to the real deal. Developed by Airtight Games, this third-person shooter combines jetpack action with sinister aliens, a weak cover system, and a boring story. You play as Will, a pre-World War I pilot reluctantly flying his ex-girlfriend and her precious cargo across the ocean. A storm forces them to crash-land on a mysterious island where aliens are worshiped as gods. These aliens are called the Watchers, and they use robot bodies to rule over the islanders with an iron fist (sorry, I hate puns too.) Will and Ava eventually run into Nikola Tesla, of all people, who leads them through a portal to another dimension called the Void. The Void is where the Watchers make their home, and where a colony of humans struggle to survive their wrath. Equipped with Tesla’s jetpack, it’s up to Will to free these humans and stop the Watchers from taking over Earth. The jetpack’s controls are frustrating at first, especially in dogfights. However, once you get used to the controls, it becomes the only appealing feature in the game. You can hijack enemy fighters while in dogfights, and you can hover above your foes during gun battles. This is especially useful when accessing higher platforms for a sniping advantage. But aside from those fun attributes, the game’s nothing special. The cover system is like the underachieving younger brother of “Gears of War.” The developers spent a couple of years hyping up their “innovative” vertical cover system at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, but it isn’t as fun as they lead us to believe. In fact, half of your deaths will probably happen there. Throwing grenades is also a huge problem, because the game doesn’t allow you to aim them. So if you’re hiding behind cover and decide to toss one, there’s a chance that you’ll hit the wall you’re behind and kill yourself. The story is also pretty vague. The only way to get more information than what you get from the cinematics is to find and read dozens of journals. Rent this game if I’ve sparked you interest. But trust me, buying it may be the worst decision you’ve made since that time you stood in line for 20 hours for a PSP. “Dark Void” is rated T for Teen, and is available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Kyle Matthews can be reached at thecabrillovoice@gmail.com.
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SPORTS
Men’s Basketball all photos by Claire Le Gall
AT A GLANCE Win-loss record: 10-11 Conference: 4-3 Upcoming games: 2/10 vs Gavilan 2/13 @ San Jose City 2/17 @ Hartnell 2/20 vs Monterey www.THECABRILLOVOICE.com
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Women’s basketball AT A GLANCE Win-loss record: 6-13 Conference: 0-6 Upcoming games: 2/10 vs Ohlone 2/12 @ San Jose City 2/17 @ Hartnell 2/20 vs Monterey Peninsula all photos by Claire Le Gall
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Meet Coach Bob Kittle
CABRILLO’S NEW BASEBALL COACH MOVES UP TO THE BIG LEAGUES FROM SANTA CRUZ HIGH | interview by zach stoloff What’s your background in baseball? I played college baseball at Whittier College for four years, then I was an assistant coach at Whittier for a year. Then I was an assistant coach at Springfield College, which is where I got my master’s degree What did you get your master’s in?
Sports management. And then, after that, I proceeded to teach in Downey, California. And then I got the job at Santa Cruz High School, where I’ve been for the last 13 years. Was being in the community for so long the reason you wanted to come to Cabrillo? It’s been my dream to coach college baseball. I’ve been looking to step up into a position, and this worked out really well.
Do you feel any pressure taking over for (former Major Leaguer) Andy Mess-
ersmith? I don’t feel any pressure at all. I put more pressure on myself than anyone. How do you feel about your prospects for the upcoming season?
I think we’re going to be really competitive. Our whole goal is to compete for a state title, and I think that’s the team we have. I started late, so it’s difficult to recruit a lot of guys, but we have good numbers out here, good kids that work hard, and we’re pretty happy. What’s your philosophy in coaching baseball?
I’m pretty hands on, I’m pretty vocal, and I have higher expectations… I demand that the players have high expectations of themselves. I demand a great effort daily. That’s part of the give and take. We want them being the best they can be and trying to get better, and it takes a lot of effort to be
a good college baseball player.
What did you coach, specifically, as an assistant? I’ve had great success with infielders. At the high school level, we sent of six guys to the Division-I level. 13 total, six infielders. You focus on pitching and defense, then?
Absolutely, that’s the key to winning baseball. If you can’t pitch, and you can’t play defense, you have no chance to win. Who are the guys you’re looking to lead the team this year?
I think the standouts this year are going to be on the mound-- Chris Diana and James Smith-- those are carryovers from last year. They do a good job. They’re good kids. They work hard. What about on the offensive side of the
ball? On the offensive end I think Marshall Garcia-- he’s a returner who had a big year for us last year. And a couple newcomers like Tony Austin, Michael Gerlach, and Jami Vega should be big keys to our season. Who are the other teams in the league or conference that you’re looking at as competition?
I’m a little more worried about taking care of our own business, than the other teams. I think if we do that we’re going to be really successful.
Anything else you want to let people know about the baseball program? I just want people to come out. It’s a great facility to watch baseball, and I think people are going to like what we’re doing out here. It’s fun. We’re trying to create a fun, family atmosphere. I think that’s very important.
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February 8, 2010
Hating on reality TV MTV’S JERSEY SHORE FINDS A GROUP WHO DOESN’T CARE THEY’RE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS | by zach stoloff I t’s safe to say that MTV’s “Jersey Shore” has officially become a phenomenon. When the entire Italian-American community basically condemns your program, it’s safe to say you’ve caught the public’s attention and ruffled a few feathers along the way. However, I’m not so much interested in the controversies surrounding the show as I am in how this half hour, in particular, has managed to separate itself from the incredible amount of reality TV it has to compete with on a daily basis. And the more I thought about it, the more it became obvious: it’s simple physics. For those who have managed to escape its viewing shadow, “Jersey Shore” is a Real World-style program following eight strangers living together in a house on the New Jersey shore, and their self-absorbed exploits. This, inherently, is nothing new, except for the insane level of self-absorbed vanity that these ‘people’ emit—even for reality TV stars. The group’s primary (read: only) interests seem to be hair gel and clubbing, and
they really don’t seem to answer to any higher moral authority. They’re also all Italian. Viewers seem to have noticed this. However, laughing at the ridiculous selfabsorption of the wealthy is nothing new for reality TV: “My Super Sweet 16” followed this formula to a tee. And while it’s true that “Jersey Shore” doesn’t have the viewership “The Real World” did at the height of its popularity (or even “The Osbournes” for that matter) in this age of increasingly crowded cable TV, their temporary takeover of pop culture heeds notice. So what sets it apart? In his 2003 book, “Sex Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs,” author Chuck Klosterman spends one 14-page essay dissecting the superior effectiveness of the first season of “The Real World” compared to what followed. His thesis of simple: that the first reality TV show set a precedent for certain character types and necessary aspects of all other reality shows thereafter. Or, as he explains “It became clear that the producers of The Real World weren’t sampling the youth of America—they were unintentionally creat-
ing it.” Now, Klosterman’s claim is that the homogenization of reality TV archetypes actually boosted the popularity of the genre, and this is probably true. However, now 18 years after the airing of the first episode of “The Real World,” it makes sense that audiences would respond to a new take on an old format. Interestingly enough, Klosterman claims that the moment when reality TV stars figured they could play to the camera was the formative moment of these character roles—but with “Jersey Shore,” it is a completely moot point. As one such cast member describes in a commercial for the show, “If you’re a hater, I’ve got a full time occupation for you,” while simultaneously lifting weights—a statement which very much encapsulates the essential nature of the show. However, while it is the breaking of the fourth wall in all other reality programming that creates commonality, the rules don’t apply to “Jersey Shore”—MTV has discovered a group that is impervious to the
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observer effect. The Heisenberg Principle in physics states that observation inherently changes the results of an experiment, and this is exactly what has happened to reality TV. Cast members of these programs know how to play to the cameras and play the roles producers want them to because they’re the kind of people who also watch reality TV. However, the lives of “The Jersey Shore” cast were clearly already broadcast to the world—if only in their own heads. These eight housemates were already so into themselves that it really doesn’t matter if they’re being watched, because they naturally act like they’re on display. Of course, this is all speculation, as I do not know these people personally. But with any viewing of the show, it’s so clear that this is the natural state of their being— they, in fact, have no shame. Contact Zach Stoloff at stoloff.zach@ gmail.com.
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February 8, 2010 Feb. 8 Cheer Bake Sale @ SAC Quad from 10 AM-2 PM. (Scotts Valley Campus) Informational tables of on campus services available @ Reception Lobby from 8:30 AM to noon. Feb. 8 & 9 (Watsonville Campus) Informational tables of on campus services available @ Quad facing plaza from 2:30-6 PM. Feb. 8-March 5 Cabrillo Gallery (room 1002) presents Carol Selter: Personal Hiker. Free admission. Feb. 9 Softball vs. Mission @ 3 PM. Feb. 9-11 Auditions for Theatre Arts Spring Production of “Streamers” in the Black Box Theater (room VAPA 4141) from 7-10 PM. First-come firstserve. Please prepare 2-minute monologue and/or movement piece. Feb. 10 Men’s Basketball vs. Gavilan @ 5:30 PM. Women’s Basketball vs. Ohlone @ 7:30 PM.
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Feb. 10 & 11 Informational tables of on campus services & club promotions available @ the Main Quad, SAC Quad & VAPA Quad from 10 AM-1 PM. Feb. 11 Free Food from Bhakti Yoga Club @ SAC Quad from noon to 1 PM Softball vs. West Valley @ 3 PM. Feb. 13 Baseball vs. DeAnza @ noon. Softball vs. Butte @ 1 & 3 PM (Double Header). Feb. 14 Happy Valentine’s Day! Feb. 16 Baseball vs. San Mateo @ 2 PM. Softball vs. Marin @ 2 PM. Flickr.com
Feb. 18 Reception & Artist’s Talk with Carol Selter in the Cabrillo Gallery (room 1002) from 5:30-7:30 PM. Free admission. Feb. 19 Last day to add/drop full-term class with refund. Swimming & Diving CSM/DVC @ 2 PM.
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